Batten down the hatches
I feel tumbled up against the advance of winter. All summer, the sun pulled me on with the force of a tearaway sled dog and…
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Let the apple harvest begin
As I was strolling by one of our apple shelters. They’re coming, my nose told me as the fragrance of ripe fruit wafted out of the open door
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Playing possum … when trees play tricks on us
Mysterious are the ways of plants, and when it comes to trees, we wait until they are well and truly dead before we cut them down.
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Beautiful bushes with nary a berry
So, is this a boy bush or a girl bush?
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The Yukon landscape
One thing that thrives up here is the humble spruce tree. Now before you shake your heads, let me clarify: I’m not talking about just any ol’ spruce tree.
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Those Bloomin’ Apples
Yukon fruit growers have work to do in all seasons to ensure a successful harvest come fall. In the spring this involves two main strategies: avoid early bloom and watch that weather.
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